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The NCFP Guide to Donor-Advised Funds

One of the early choices every philanthropic family must make is the vehicle they will use to facilitate their philanthropy. Many families are choosing donor-advised funds (DAFs) as a way to meet their philanthropic goals.

This guide provides an introduction to donor-advised funds and answers core questions such as:

  • What are donor-advised funds? 
  • What services do donor-advised sponsors offer? 
  • What are the main benefits of donor-advised funds? 
  • What are the limitations and restrictions of donor-advised funds?